'I do not condone any acts of sexual harassment': Jennifer Lopez releases statement after appearing at Paul Marciano's Guess party amid abuse allegations

The party has been in the works for several weeks with Lopez set as host

But hours before the splashy event took place in LA, scandal errupted

Former Guess model Upton accused Marciano of sexual harassment

In a tweet she said he had 'sexually and emotionally harassed women'

The blonde beauty added the #metoo hashtage suggesting it was personal

Lopez still attended the event, looking stunning in a blue Guess dress

But the star, 48, did not pose on the red carpet with Marciano

The next day Lopez released a statement that began, 'My position on these issues is well known, as I have been very vocal about them. I do not condone any acts of sexual harassment, violation, or misconduct'

Jennifer Lopez was caught in a strange situation on Wednesday evening when she had to show up at her Guess launch party just hours after Kate Upton accused the co-creator Paul Marciano of sexual harassing models.

The next day the 48-year-old siren released a statement to DailyMail.com about her feelings on harassment.

'My position on these issues is well known, as I have been very vocal about them. I do not condone any acts of sexual harassment, violation, or misconduct,' the Amor Amor Amor singer began.

Her thoughts: Jennifer Lopez released a statement on Thursday about harassment after appearing the night before at Paul Marciano's Guess party in LA

Jennifer and Paul in 2017

'Any accusations should be fully and thoroughly investigated. I will continue to support our rights as women.'

Lopez was at the event to celebrate her Spring 2018 campaign for Guess.

Upton accused the Guess co-founder Paul Marciano of harassing models in a tweet that was soon picked up internationally.

The blonde beauty modeled for Guess in 2010 and 2011.

Kate's tweet read: 'It's disappointing that such an iconic women's brand @Guess is still empowering Paul Marciano as their creative director #metoo.'

Bad timing: Marciano did not pose with Lopez on the red carpet but instead was seen here with Nicolai Marciano and Ella Marciano

In the spotlight: When Marciano got up on stage, he gushed over Jennifer's ambition and noted that 'less people' were at the event than should have been

She was there but avoided the spotlight: Paul's wife Mareva is seen far left in red near the VIP lounge where Jennifer and Alex talked to Benny Medina

She then posted a screenshot of her tweet on Instagram with the caption: 'He shouldn't be allowed to use his power in the industry to sexually and emotionally harass women #metoo.'

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Marciano has yet to react to the accusation and only thinly addressed the note from Kate when he talked to the crowd on Wednesday at the Guess headquarters in LA.

At one point he said it may be 'destiny' that 'less people' came to the event.

They used to be friends: Upton, seen here with Paul, modeled for the brand in 2010 and 2011. On Wednesday she accused him of sexual abuse

The clam before the storm: Kate, seen here on Thursday in LA, that she cannot wait to share her story about Marciano

It appeared that several top models did not make it to the event, but the identity of the models who refused to go has not yet been shared.

It's little wonder Lopez was not photographed on the red carpet with Marciano.

She was only seen with him for a brief moment in her VIP lounge with Alex Rodriguez. A fan, and not a Guess photographer, captured the moment.

Hot date: The World Of Dance judge was seen snuggling up to beau Alex Rodriguez

During her taped speech shown on a large screen, Jennifer said she was so happy Paul chose her to front the new campaign.

The Shades Of Blue actress added that she was flattered to be asked at age 48 because she thought only 19-year-old models posed for the brand. Being included at her age made her feel 'powerful' she said.

And she added she was happy to follow in the footsteps of Anna Nicole Smith and Eva Herzigova.

Jennifer did not address the crowd.

Also at the event was Paul's wife Mareva Georges Marciano, 48, who wore a striking red dress. She and Paul talked easily throughout the event.

Lopez still looked every inch sensational in a Guess dress. The Ni Tu Ni Yo singer put on a busty display in a very pale blue strapless dress with a matching fluffy duster.

Date night: The 48-year-old was accompanied by boyfriend Rodriguez, 42, who looked dapper in a crushed blue velvet jacket paired with a white cotton shirt and black trousers

Diva: With her hair in pin curls piled high on top of her head, the sultry star pouted for the camera with pink glossy lips and dripping in diamonds

Guess announced in November that JLo would be starring in the brand's Spring 2018 Ad campaign.

'When I got the call from Paul Marciano asking me to become the new GUESS Girl, I was thrilled and excited to be a part of such an iconic brand that I have loved since I was a teenager,' she said in a statement at the time.

'It is a tremendous compliment to have been selected for Guess' Spring 2018 campaign,' she said.

Here come the girls: Jennifer took centre stage as she posed with the many models

Dazzling! Jennifer looks incredible with a male model for the new campaign

The event also was attended by newly engaged Paris Hilton, 36, who wore a little red dress along with a black unbuttoned sweater.

The Bachelor franchise stars also were at the party with Eric Bigger, Corinne Olympios and Demario Jackson in attendance.

Guess model Kara Del Toro and TV personality Chanel West Coast also were invited to the Los Angeles bash.

Red dress: Paris Hilton wore a little red dress to the event; she was there because she had modeled for Guess in 2009. Marciano also gushed over her in his speech